Training

We offer ‘one-on-one’ guidance at the mutual convenience of yourself and your nominated Observer. Over the last several years, this bespoke method has proven to be the most successful for our trainees (Associates) passing the Advanced Riding Test on their first attempt.
Another excellent opportunity for prospective new members is to attend one of our monthly club nights. You can meet our members on these nights and talk about our club and the advanced test. Full details are on our meetings page.

It is also worth mentioning that DAM works with the Association of Police and Crime Commissioner in Derbyshire to help improve road safety. As such, it is with great pleasure that we announce that the PCC will contribute up to £100.00 upon completing the IAM Advanced Rider Course with DAM.

After the club receives your membership details back from the IAM RoadSmart, you will receive a welcome phone call from a member of the committee, usually the Cheif Observer or membership secutary. Shortly after, an allocated observer will contact you to arrange a mutually convenient time and date to meet and start your guidance sessions. You will receive guidance in the following competencies

  • Human factors
  • Core Skills
  • Bends and Cornering
  • Roundabouts and Junctions
  • Overtaking
  • Motorways and Dual carriageway
  • Slow Riding

When your observer feels you have mastered these skills and are at a test standard, he will put you forward for a pre-test with another observer, usually the Chief Observer. You will be encouraged to apply for your test when the observer feels you are ready.

Thinking of becoming an Observer? Every year we need new Observers so if you have passed your Advanced Rider Test, have good people skills and the desire to make a difference and to give something back then this could be for you.

Why become an Observer?

  • Become an even more skilful rider
  • Learn new skills
  • Get great satisfaction in helping others to be more skilful and safe
  • Perhaps even saving a life
  • Enjoy meeting new people and challenges
  • Be part of one of the most successful IAM motorcycle groups in the country

More information can be found on the IAM page Become an Observer

The IAM RoadSmart Masters Course takes you and your riding skills to the highest standard of civilian riding ability in the UK. Only riders who have already passed their Advanced Rider Test are eligible to apply. If you would like to learn more, go to IAM’s masters page